NLGI certifies lubricating greases from Loadmaster, Axel

The National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) announced that Lithium Complex Grease from Loadmaster Lubricants, LLC and Acinol 152 HQS (US) – All Colors and Axellence 652 HQ (US) – All Colors from Axel Americas are now approved against the NLGI HPM certification.

NLGI’s HPM Grease Certification Program ensures that all certified greases meet or exceed the High-Performance  Multiuse grease specification requirements in the areas of mechanical stability, oil separation, water resistance,  heat tolerance, corrosion resistance and load carry capacity. All licensed HPM brands undergo rigorous  qualification testing using independent laboratories to ensure they meet the HPM performance requirements. 

“Over a year of committed research and development has generated a new lubricant from Loadmaster that is  HPM compliant. We are very excited about the roll out of the new product,” said Nicholas R. Rightmire,  Ph.D., research & development manager for Loadmaster Lubricants, LLC, based in Hugo, Minnesota, U.S.A.

In addition to the HPM core  certification, Lithium Complex Grease and Acinol 152 HQS (US) – All Colors also obtained the +WR tag for enhanced level of performance in the water resistance category. 

Acinol 152 HQS (US) – All Colors and Axellence 652 HQ (US) – All Colors also obtained the +LT tag for  enhanced level of performance in the low temperature category. 

“These two HPM approved products are further evidence of AXEL’s vision to be the leading and first choice  supplier of customized solutions for the global lubricating grease market. These lubricating greases are the latest  in over 130 years of continuous innovation for our private label customers.” said Jeff Bohn, development  engineer for Axel Americas, based in North Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.

For a list of HPM certified products, visit https://www.centerforqa.com/hpm-licensed-brands/